adj
awash
uh-WOSH
adj
1
Covered or flooded with water, so that waves wash over the surface.
"At high tide, the rocks were awash."
2
figurative: Overwhelmed or filled with something.
"The market was awash with cheap imports."
"The city was awash with rumours after the announcement."
How to Use Awash
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLiterally flooded, or figuratively overflowing with something.
Common pairings
awash with cash
awash with rumours
Word Forms
more awash comparative, most awash superlative
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Etymology
From a- + wash.